Physiological Basis of Animal Production

Code:

AGR1002

Acronym:

AGR1002

Level:

100

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Agronomy

Instance: 2020/2021 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Biology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:B	2	Official Study Plan	3	-	6	49	162
L:CC	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2014	2	-	6	49	162
			3
L:F	0	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	49	162
			3
L:G	1	study plan from 2017/18	2	-	6	49	162
			3
L:M	1	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	49	162
			3
L:Q	0	study plan from 2016/17	3	-	6	49	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

In this curricular unit it is aimed that students gain knowledge on the main principal physiological mechanisms associated to growth, digestion, reproduction, and lactation of farm animals.

Learning outcomes and competences

1. Knowledge acquisition in animal physiology, emphasizing the distinct characteristics of different livestock species; 2. Acquisition of competences for the understanding of basic and advanced information in the disciplinary area of animal physiology; 3. Development of reasoning mechanisms useful for the interpretation of data and resolution of physiological problems; 4. Acquisition of habits and methods of self-assisted learning, including good use of bibliographic databases; 5. Knowledge acquisition and skills to perform laboratory work.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

n.a.

Program

I. ANIMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Growth and development under ideal conditions
2. Effects of breed, sex and nutrition on growth and development
3. Hormonal control and manipulation of growth
4. Compensatory growth
II. DIGESTION, ABSORPTION AND METABOLISM
1. General functions of gastrointestinal tract, motility and secretory functions
2. Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
2.1. Digestion and absorption in monogastrics
2.2. Digestion and absorption in ruminants
3. Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
III. REPRODUCTION
1. Male reproduction
2. Female reproduction
IV. MAMMARY GLAND AND LACTATION
1. Functional anatomy of mammary gland
2. Mammary growth, differentiation and lactation
3. Synthesis and secretion of milk
4. Milking physiology
5. Biological functions of milk
6. Factors affecting lactation

Mandatory literature

Lawrence T. L. J. Tony Leonard John; Growth of farm animals. ISBN: 0-85199-484-9
William O Reece; Dukes physiology of domestic animals, 2004. ISBN: 8014 4238 9

Complementary Bibliography

David E Garred, Alan L Grant; Principles of animal growth and development, 2006. ISBN: 9780757529863
Randall David J. 1938-; Eckert animal physiology. ISBN: 978-0-7167-2414-8
Richard W Hill, Gordon A Wyse, and Margaret Anderson; Animal Physiology. ISBN: 9781605357379

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical exposition supported by diverse supporting material (slides, video, multimedia). Whenever possible, laboratorial lessons will be realized.

Type of evaluation: Students may choose between continuous assessment and final exam. For continuous assessment, final mark will be calculated giving equal weights for all the tests performed during the semester, in which both theoretical and practical subjects will be evaluated. If students choose to do a final exam, it will have a weight of 100% for the final mark and will evaluated both theoretical and practical subjects. Mark improvement will always be done in the final exam.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	60,00
Total:	60,00

Eligibility for exams

Attendance of at least 2/3 of the practical classes

Calculation formula of final grade

Mean of the two partial evaluations or final exam - 100%
Absolute minimum grade to pass the course: 9.5 of 20

Examinations or Special Assignments

n.a.

Internship work/project

n.a.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Exam

Classification improvement

Exam

Observations

Course Regents: Albano Beja Pereira
Absolute minimum grade to pass the course: 9.5 of 20